Michaela Nikolaenko
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102. What Happens When We Die? Orthodox Priest on the Afterlife & Spiritual Warfare
102. What Happens When We Die? Orthodox Priest on the Afterlife & Spiritual Warfare
102. What Happens When We Die? Orthodox Priest on the Afterlife & Spiritual Warfare
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Orthodox priest Fr. Paul Truebenbach discusses life after death, spiritual warfare, and preparation for the Final Judgment.
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Episode Overview
- Angels and demons vie for souls during life and after death.
- The soul's journey involves a tour of heaven and hell.
- Spiritual warfare requires humility and reliance on Christ.
- Passions unfulfilled are part of hell's torment.
- Prayer and fasting are essential for spiritual growth.
Learn to love prayer and fasting. On your deathbed, you will not regret the videos you didn't watch, but the times you did not enter prayer when you could have.
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the Orthodox Christian perspective on the afterlife with Fr. Paul Truebenbach, the presiding priest at St. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Fr. Paul brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive catechism series, offering insights into the ancient beliefs surrounding the journey of the soul after death, spiritual warfare, and the pursuit of holiness.
The discussion begins with a deep dive into the spiritual battles that occur throughout one's life. Fr. Paul explains that angels and demons are constantly vying for rights over the soul, and upon death, they present evidence for their claim. This battle highlights the importance of living a life guided by conscience, as those unfamiliar with Christ will be judged by it. Fr.
Paul describes the soul's journey, starting with a roaming period on Earth for the first three days after death, visiting beloved places and people. On the ninth day, the soul stands before God's throne, experiencing a tour of heaven and hell. The torments of hell are personalized, based on unfulfilled passions ingrained in the soul. A significant portion of the conversation focuses on spiritual warfare, where Fr. Paul emphasizes humility and honesty as crucial virtues.
He advises believers to rely entirely on Christ to overcome demonic influences and temptations. The struggle against passions is seen as a path to spiritual growth, where prayer and fasting play vital roles. Fr. Paul also touches upon the controversial concept of Toll Houses, explaining their significance and the speculation surrounding them. Through repentance, even souls placed in Hades can find redemption and rise to paradise. The episode concludes with Fr.
Paul's encouragement to embrace a quiet life of prayer, urging listeners to learn to love prayer and fasting. He assures that spiritual gains come from the quiet, continuous struggle in prayer, which ultimately leads to deeper spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this episode offers a profound exploration of Orthodox beliefs regarding life after death, providing listeners with guidance on navigating spiritual challenges and preparing for the Final Judgment.